Do not invest on power strips

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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,630
    edited February 2011
    I see nobody has addressed the issue of what thickness of breads are better. And which has best/least burn in time. :rolleyes:
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited February 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    So what you are saying is if the toast cooks in 3.14 minutes in both toasters the toast will taste the same?

    What an opening for some keiko Pi. (keiko Hope prayers are being answered)
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited February 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Nothing will protect against a direct lightning hit, nothing. Well, short of unplugging and moving the plug at least a foot away from the outlet. That's what we do in Tornado Alley.

    We do? Nobody told me. I just leave it plugged in and thank God for home owner's insurance.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2011
    Ben,
    You should really consider putting spikes on your toaster.
    I did mine, and found it offered "cleaner" tasting toast.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2011
    Anyone have any white papers on the digestion of toast cooked in stock and modified toasters. I looked all over the internet and found nothing:confused:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,960
    edited February 2011
    I'm surprised none of you have mentioned the double blind test with a toaster using a newly invented ACD technology on top. I'm quite sure Mr. Candy has graphs to scientifically and unequivocally prove that toast prepared this way toasts differently.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited February 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    It's well documented in blind taste tests that 9 out of 10 chefs can't tell the difference between toast made in an easy bake oven and toast made in the ultra expensive novelty toasters.

    Yeah, but the one chef who did taste the difference proves that the difference is detectable.:smile:

    Maybe the other 9 chefs didn't have adequate training or experience in taste testing high performance toast. Maybe the blind test used was of a type that diminished some relevant sensory information.

    Don't go making assumptions without knowing all the facts, now.:biggrin:
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  • silvertuner
    silvertuner Posts: 496
    edited February 2011
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited February 2011
    This thread has gotten funny. Toast, rubbers whats next? I once sold a rubber to a guy for $50. His girl was ready to go but he wasn't prepared.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited February 2011
    I'm on the fence where purchasing a high-end toaster is concerned.

    I don't think mod'ing my current toaster is a viable solution, given my utter lack of soldering skills.

    Purchasing a high-end toaster is probably the direction I will go, but truth be told, I am hesitant and fearful of buyers remorse. How much better can good toast get? What do I have to spend to achieve the nirvana inducing taste of fresh sourdough? Thats why I spend countless hours trolling, lurking, and posting at various culinary arts message boards.

    Sour-Dough. There's a Pun.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • allstock
    allstock Posts: 136
    edited February 2011
    I have to laugh at this thread, because I own the best toaster ever. It's a "Breville" four-slice. It was $200.00 bucks and my wife broke my balls about buying it. It weighs about 15 lbs and is built SOLID. Makes damn fine toast however.
    Oh, and it is on a dedicated 15a circuit, maybe that makes a difference.:rolleyes:
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited February 2011
    allstock wrote: »
    Oh, and it is on a dedicated 15a circuit, maybe that makes a difference.:rolleyes:


    A four channel toaster sure, but they are all run off the same power supply. You got ripped.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited February 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Anyone have any white papers on the digestion of toast cooked in stock and modified toasters. I looked all over the internet and found nothing:confused:

    I tried to read the results - but they were muddied once applied to the paper.... :eek:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2011
    I got a one slice toaster, afterall, except for the outta your **** yaking, you only have one mouth.

    RT1
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    The only "power strip" I'll ever trust is my Monster HTS 1000 MKII PowerCenter, and despite that, I have full intention of replacing it with a Monster Signature HTPS 7000 MKII. Even my lamps and phone charger by my bed run off a Monster Outlets To Go Power Strip.

    I am guilty of not protecting my toaster though :biggrin:
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  • snotpmah
    snotpmah Posts: 40
    edited February 2011
    Hi all,

    I've been lurking for some time now. I'm looking for a dedicated 2-slice setup that will not break the bank. I found a nice butter knife (plastic) on craigslist, which I will be using until I can upgrade to something better. Until recently, I was content to use my old Sunbeam for pop tarts and the occasional toaster struedel when company was over. Now I'm ready to graduate to whole grains.
    I'm not looking for anything to hook my blender to, at least not yet :wink: - so please no Westinghouse trolls. Besides, I once sampled Westinghouse toast at my local appliance store, and I could never re-create that cooking environment in my kitchen. Internet connectivity is not a concern for me at this time.

    This will not be used for pot pies, so I can't justify the cost of a toaster oven. I'm hoping you guys can give me some advice as to which brands would give me good heat retention and aroma, but without excessive smokiness on the palate. I should mention that I always serve on Pfaltzgraff Naturewood plates and would like to keep them with the new toaster. Will these work? Any issues with stoneware in general??

    And yes, I've looked on Maillard-agon, and the ones on there are way over-priced. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited February 2011
    Wish I could afford the gear you guys (and gals) have but, due to funds, I'm forced to go with an integrated system: The ToasterOven.

    I'd like to go the toaster AND oven route, but I have to make do as I can't afford both.
    Any recommendations for a ToasterOven ? Ultimate Electronics is going out of business, any word on any ToasterOvens there ?
    Sal Palooza
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,993
    edited February 2011
    I heard Emo made the best toasters available at any price point. A true giant killer....
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited February 2011
    ken brydson wrote: »
    I heard Emo made the best toasters available at any price point. A true giant killer....

    Emo makes toast harsh and burnt, I prefer my toast warm and smooth.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,993
    edited February 2011
    b run wrote: »
    emo makes toast harsh and burnt, i prefer my toast warm and smooth.

    are you bashin' emo? Have you seen the toast discussions on the emo forum?
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited February 2011
    Bought a toaster off of Craigslist last month, but there may be something wrong with it: Output seems distorted:


    sexy_toast.jpg
    Sal Palooza
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited February 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Bought a toaster off of Craigslist last month, but there may be something wrong with it: Output seems distorted:


    sexy_toast.jpg

    You must have used Bunny Bread.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Bought a toaster off of Craigslist last month, but there may be something wrong with it: Output seems distorted:


    sexy_toast.jpg

    That certainly looks like a perfect piece of.... toast...I'd say you did good.
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  • allstock
    allstock Posts: 136
    edited February 2011
    This is my hot rod, I may change out the power cord to see if I can decrease toasting time. Again, best toaster ever, and I don't use the term lightly. It is digital, however, but I may convert it to analog tube for a slightly "warmer" tasting slice.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,630
    edited February 2011
    I am holding out for a vintage model myself. I hear this baby comes with an extra set of NOS Mullards. :smile:

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  • snotpmah
    snotpmah Posts: 40
    edited February 2011
    Man those are some sweet setups!

    Have you ever witnessed this one?

    I once saw this at a trade show in Milan, and it took me about 2 hours in line just to get up close to it. Everyone who samples it agrees there is no better- I'm thinking of selling my car for the downpayment. This thing is so powerful that you'll be covered in crumbs!
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2011
    :smile::biggrin:
    gotta protect my toaster now....

    Per my OP, the incident happened @ work in the lab when our electrical crew were in the process of installing GFCIs to comply with the code. The electrician disconnected the neutral which cause misbalance of load to the adjacent circuit thus damaging several laboratory instruments. The contractor assumed that all dedicated circuit has their own isolated neutral but the initial wiring were installed/ wired incorrectly (The neutral wire was shared in series to 3 circuits which is incompliance to the code). An electrical surge overrode several of the surge protectors (most were nonbranded and my personal picked APC).
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2011
    Sounds like the electrician was working with 3 phase and hooked up the 208 to a 120 circuit. There are two types of 3 phase usually in service. One is 120-120-120 and the other is 208-120-120.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • moggi1964
    moggi1964 Posts: 42
    edited March 2011
    Sounds like your expensive lab equipment was TOAST :eek:

    Couldn't resist :biggrin:
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited March 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    yea, I've been thinking about getting into flatplate toasting, but I've been putting it off; I'm a little intimidated. I mean, I feel like I've just gotten good at regular electric toasting, and if I start down the flatplate road it's going to take a lot more research, time, and money, so, for now, I'm just going to sit back and enjoy my toast; I'm making better toast now than I ever have, but I know it won't be long until I want to tweak the recipe.

    You people are insane. Show me one scientific test that proves taste and aroma can be enhanced using these new toaster mods. You can't because they don't exist. Period. And don't tell me "it's the source," because in a double blind test that was performed at MIT the subjects weren't able to tell the difference between cheap Wonder bread and high-end Pepperidge Farms Split-Top loaf.
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